After missing a total of 12 practices with a hamstring injury, Stuckey has fallen behind and has allowed Steve Gregory to assume full-time duty with the first string defense, the San Diego North County Times reports.

While veteran Steve Gregory likely will begin training camp working with the first team, the Chargers are going to give Stuckey every opportunity to win the starting strong safety job, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

The release of Kevin Ellison opens up the door for Stuckey to immediately earn playing time as a rookie, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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It appears that veteran Steve Gregory will get the first shot at the starting strong strong safety spot, but the Chargers love Stuckey's speed, and they will definitely give him a chance to earn playing time this preseason.

4/24/2010

The Chargers have selected Stuckey with the 110th overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft.

Stuckey will serve as the backup to Eric Weddle at free safety and will most likely make his biggest contributions on special teams in 2013.

2012

Stuckey is a reserve free safety who only managed a total of 12 tackles in 2011. Expect a similar output in 2012.

2011

Stuckey will likely serve as the number two free safety in San Diego. He also has experience at the strong side, so he can also be used to backup Bob Sanders, which means he may need to be ready to jump into action at a moment's notice.

2010

The Chargers love Stuckey's size and speed, and they are hopeful that he will be able to take the starting strong safety job away from Steve Gregory as a rookie.